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EMPLOYER GUIDE TO FUNDING
Over 15 federal and provincial funding programs are available
to offset expenses as an incentive to employers to open their
doors to Camosun students.
e ducati o nthatwo rks.ca
WIL FUNDING PROGRAMS
SWPP EXAMPLE
If you hire a student to
work 35 hours a week at
$17.00/hour for 12 weeks,
normally, your total cost
for wages will be $7,140. Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) BC Provincial Programs
This program has 12 delivery partners that offer funding Employers hiring students for WIL can receive grants to
But with SWPP, your total opportunities for employers to hire students for the purposes subsidize wages through the Innovate BC’s Tech Grants
cost would be $1,785. of work-integrated learning. Canadian Employers are eligible program, and the Innovator Skills Initiative Grant program.
to receive 75% wage coverage up to a maximum $7,500 until
April 30, 2021. The 75% SWPP wage subsidy could possibly The BC Arts Council’s Co-op Placement Program is also
be extended past April 30th, 2021 or it may revert back to available for arts and cultural organizations in BC.
the pre-Covid amount of 50% coverage.
You are not able to stack Mitacs Business Development Internship Canada Summer Jobs
or combine federal wage-
subsidies. In certain The CC-BSI award will provide $10,000 per co-op or The program provides wage subsidies to employers from
internship student to undertake a 12-16 week development not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private
cases you may be able to
project to help organizations restore or modify their business sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees,
combine provincial funding
operations in a new business environment. Participating to create quality summer work experiences for young people
with SWPP funding. partner organizations will contribute $5,000 for a total award aged 15 to 30 years. Funded employers are not restricted to
of $10,000 to be used towards a student stipend. hiring students — all youth aged 15 to 30 years may be eligible
participants.
SWPP FUNDING DELIVERY PARTNERS
SWPP funding, through Employment Social Development Canada (ESDC), has 12 delivery partners.
†
Employers are eligible to receive 75% wage coverage until April 30th, 2021.
SWPP DELIVERY
AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY CONTACT
PARTNER
1. Complete an Employer Application Form and submit it along
MAGNET STUDENT WORK Any registered Canadian business or non-profit organizations. with information about your candidate and the job description.
PLACEMENT † 2. Your student will also be asked to fill out their portion of the
• 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage
For registered canadian • 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for Municipal governments are not eligible for funding. application form.
swpp@magnet.today
businesses or non-profits under-represented groups 3. Magnet will review your application and reply within 2-4 weeks.
Click here to read more about this program’s terms &
https://swpp.magnet.today/ conditions. Employers must have a candidate before applying.
1. Complete an Employer Application Form and submit it along
• Firms whose primary activity is the generation, transmission and
ELECTRICITY HUMAN with a brief company description, and a description of the
distribution of electrical power.
RESOURCES CANADA intended participant’s co-op position.
• Firms engaged in the manufacturing of equipment and the provision
(EHRC) 2. Have candidate complete the 2018-2021 Participant Information Sarah Jourson,
† of services necessary to the generation, transmission and distribution
For Canadian owned • 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage Form. Project Coordinator
of electrical power.
employers within the electrical • 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for 3. If you already have a participant in mind, please include the (613) 235-5540
• Firms engaged in supporting the sector including renewables, in
power sector under-represented groups participant information form, participant’s resume and a copy of ext. 229
any of the following areas: R & D, business development, energy
the participant’s proof of post-secondary enrolment, if available. jourson@electrici-
https://electricityhr.ca/resources/ efficiency, energy storage, electrical vehicle integration, smart cities.
tyhr.ca
empowering-futures-for-employ- The application process from submission to approval takes an
ers/ Click here to read more about this program’s terms &
average of 5-10 business days.
conditions.
Organizations in Canada looking for employees with skills in the field of
TECHNATION Information and Communications Technology. 1. Complete the online Employer Eligibility Assessment and
(*FORMALLY ITAC) submit it with the necessary documentation.
CAREER READY PROGRAM † Positions you are hiring for can fall under the following 2. To access the application portal, please visit ITAC’s website.
• 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage
For employers within the
• 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for categories:
information and
under-represented groups • Business Technology Management Employers need to have a candidate before applying. Only careerready@itac.ca
communications technology
• Computer Science applicants that are able to submit information about the job and
sector or have related projects
• Computer Systems Technology the student will be considered.
https://technationcanada.ca/en/ • Computer Engineering
future-workforce-development/
Municipal governments are eligible for funding.
ASPIRE ASPIRE offers a variety of resources including
For employers within the Request more information and apply on the ASPIRE employer
best practice guidance, student attractment Organizations in Canada working in the financial services sector, (416) 933-6780
financial services sector page.
support, brand building opportunities and including: Banks, Insurers, Pension plans, Investment managers, Fintechs aspire@tfi.ca
industry/academic partnerships. Hedge funds and Credit unions.
https://www.aspirefs.ca/employ- Employers do not need to have a candidate before applying.
ers/
SWPP FUNDING DELIVERY PARTNERS
Funded work terms can be from science, technology, arts, engineering, math, and business.
SWPP DELIVERY
AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY CONTACT
PARTNER
WIL-DIGITAL
INFORMATION &
COMMUNICATION Eligibility requirements include: Visit ICTC’s WIL Digital Program site to create an account and
TECHNOLOGY † • A registered business in Canada. apply.
COUNCIL (ICTC) • 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage • Company could be in the following sectors: Intelligent Retail, Hiring wil_digital@ictc-ctic.
For employers within the • 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for an eligible student as an employee in an IT or a digital-tech related Employers can request funding before finalizing the selection of ca
technology sector or have under-represented groups position, including business development, digital marketing or student hires.
related projects technical sales.
https://www.wil-ait.digital/en/
ECO CANADA – Organizations in Canada that are looking to hire students from science,
CO-OP & INTERNSHIP technology, engineering, arts or mathematics (STEAM) and business that
Complete the form for Host Employers on the ECO Canada
PROGRAM will contribute to sustainability related projects. Work terms must be at
† Wage Subsidy Program page.
For employers in Canada that are • 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage least 6 weeks long.
in need of sustainability initiatives • 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for Funding needs to be approved before the student starts their coop@eco.ca
from any disclipline under-represented groups Funding can be applied to full and part-time co-op students, internships,
placement. Once your funding is secured, you can begin your
as well as, new graduates.
https://www.eco.ca/employ- search for qualified, talented students to fill the position.
ment-programs/student-place- Click here to read more about this program’s terms &
ment/ conditions.
Benita
1. Download and complete the SWPP Employer Application
1-866-243-2472, ext.
BIOTALENT CANADA Package.
234
For employers within the To qualify for the program, either the co-op position or the employer buruhisho@biotalent.
biotechnology industry or have † Employers need to have a candidate before applying. Employers
• 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage needs to have a biotechnology focus. ca
related projects • 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for must hire the student first and once a candidate is identified they
under-represented groups will apply for funding. The candidate cannot start their co-op until
Click here to read more about the program’s eligibility, terms Colleen
https://www.biotalent.ca/ approval has been granted.
programs/student-work-place- & conditions. 1-866-243-2472, ext.
ment-program/ 221
It can take up to 10 business days to process an application.
chayes@biotalent.ca
VENTURE FOR CANADA - Employers must:
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM • be a small to medium-sized business, start-up, social enterprise,
For startups or related nonprofit, or charity (1-500 employees). 1. Complete the the Venture for Canada application form.
entrepreneurial projects and † Connect with Venture
• 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage • have their business located in Atlantic Canada, British Columbia or
innovation in Atlantic Canada, • 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for the Prairies. Employers do not need to have a candidate before applying. for Canada using their
British Columbia and the Prairies under-represented groups contact form
All industries are welcome. Employers can be from a wide range of
https://ventureforcanada.ca/ industries - from agriculture to robotics and anything inbetween.
employers
SWPP FUNDING DELIVERY PARTNERS
You are eligible to apply if you have less than 500 employees, are a registered Canadian business or non-profit and can provide a student with a meanginful
work experience. SWPP wage subsidies are administered at the end of a successful work term through the delivery partner.
SWPP DELIVERY
AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY CONTACT
PARTNER
TALENT OPPORTUNITIES Any registered Canadian business or non-profit organizations. 1. Create an account through the TOP portal and fill out an
PROGRAM (TOP) † application.
• 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage • Must be compliant with Human Rights and Labor legislation, 2. Your student will also be asked to fill out their portion of the
For registered canadian
businesses or non-profits • 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for regulations, and laws. application form. top@occ.ca
under-represented groups • Covered by WSIB or alternate workplace insurance 3. TOP will review your application and reply within 2-4 weeks.
https://occ.ca/talent-opportuni-
ties-program/ Municipal governments are not eligible for funding. Employers must have a candidate before applying.
EXCELLENCE IN
MANUFACTURING Wendy Gray, Senior
CONSORTIUM † Work placements should be relevant to the manufacturing and related
• 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage Project Coordinator
For Canadian employers within • 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for sectors. Visit WIL WORKS to get more details on applying to the program.
1-866-323-4362
the manufacturing sector under-represented groups wgray@emccanada.
https://offers.emccanada.org/ org
en-ca/emcwil
Organizations must fill out and submit the Gearing Up Application
MINING INDUSTRY Form to gearingup@mihr.ca. Applicants will know within 10 days
HUMAN RESOURCES if their organization has been approved. Once approved, your
COUNCIL (MIHR) – organization will:
GEARING UP †
• 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage Organizations in Canada (small and large companies/post-secondary
For employers within the mining
• 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for Notify MiHR of your candidate and they will email the necessary Priya
sector (or related projects) institutions/non-profit organizations) working in the mining or mineral
under-represented groups documents for funding.More information can be found on the (613) 270-9696 ext. 63
exploration sectors are encouraged to apply.
Gearing Up applicant guide or on their Gearing Up Program page.
https://mihr.ca/career-develop-
ment/gearing-up/
Employers do not need to have a candidate before
applying.
CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR
AEROSPACE & AVIATION
For employers within the aeero- † Organizations in Canada working in the aerospace and aviation industry Kethy S-K Sangaré
• 50% (up to $5000) wage coverage Complete and submit the employer application online: Employer
space & aviation industry (cannot be a research position in a school lab). (613) 727-8272, ext. 261
• 70% (up to $7000) wage coverage for Information Form - Student Work Integrated Learning Program.
ksossokolle@
https://www.avaerocouncil.ca/en/ under-represented groups Click here for more information about terms, conditions and eligibility avaerocouncil.ca
Employers do need to have a candidate before applying.
swpp/employer requirements.Invest in the next generation while bringing quality talent to your organization at a reasonable cost. Students are smart, eager, and will bring skills to your teams and projects.
B.C. PROVINCIAL FUNDING
Support for employers in B.C. to hire WIL students.
FUNDER AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY CONTACT
• Be a B.C.-based business.
• Have less than 500 employees on payroll. 1. Understand the Program Guidelines.
Each employer is eligible to receive a maximum • Be a tech company or tech non-profit hiring for any role. 2. Define the role and create a job posting.
of four grants each per program year (May 1 • Be a non-tech company, organization or non-profit hiring for a tech 3. Create an account and initiate your application.
BC TECH CO-OP GRANTS
to April 30) valued at $5,000 (a total value of role (A tech role is defined as a role primarily related to developing
THROUGH INNOVATE BC
$20,000), to recruit and train between one to tech or providing tech support). The application process from submission to approval takes an programs@inno-
For B.C.-based businesses who
four distinct co-op students. • Be hiring a student for a co-op work term. If you’ve hired a student average of 15 business days. vatebc.ca.
are tech or non-tech based hiring
for a co-op work term in the last 5 years, then you must hire a
roles related to tech innovation
The employer is accountable for the remainder first-time co-op student. Employers do not need to have a candidate before applying.
of the student’s salary during the co-op term.
Click here to read more about this program’s terms & *NOTE: International students are eligible
conditions.
• Be a B.C.-based business.
NEW VENTURES BC Up to $10000 towards your student’s payroll, • Be a tech company or tech focused non-profit hiring for a business
INNOVATOR SKILLS per term (amount is based on your student’s or tech role (same as before).
INITIATIVE (ISI) GRANTS total salary). • Business or non-profit hiring for a tech role (new!). 1. Understand the Program Guidelines.
contact@newven-
(INTERNSHIP ONLY). • You student is not an accredited co-op student. 2. Visit the ISI Program site to create an account and apply.
turesbc.com
Open to all companies in BC Up to two vouchers per year (running May – • You must also be able to provide entrepreneurial and skills training
604-602-5202
(not just tech companies!) to hire April), worth a total of $10,000 to the student. Employers do not need to have a candidate before applying.
a student to fill a business or tech
role Click here to read more about this program’s terms &
conditions.
• Be an arts organization, museum, book publisher or Indigenous cul- 1. Register online at the BC Arts Council’s grant management
tural centre that has received at least one grant since April 1, 2014 portal.
BC ARTS COUNCIL’S Organizations can apply for up to $10,000 for
through BC Arts Council operating or discipline-specific project 2. Submit a grant application through the portal.
CO-OP PLACEMENT one term or $20,000 for two terms. erin.macklem@gov.
programs. 3. Receive email notification regarding your application results.
PROGRAM bc.ca
• Offer an eligible co-op or work-integrated learning student as a paid
For arts & cultural organizations All of the funding received will go towards the 778-698-1416
employee for one or two terms, for a maximum of 32 weeks. Can take up to 2 weeks to receive your application results. All
in BC wages of the student.
applicants, especially new applicants to this program, are urged to
Click here to read more about this program’s terms and conditions. discuss their request with the program officer prior to submission.MITACS CC–BSI PROGRAM
The CC-BSI award will provide $10,000 per co-op or internship
student to undertake a 12-16 week development project to help
organizations restore or modify their business operations in a
new business environment. Participating partner organizations
will contribute $5,000 for a total award of $10,000 to be used
towards the student’s wages throughout the work term.
BENEFITS
Camosun Cooperative Education and Career Services (CECS), in partnership with Mitacs is excited to
launch the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship program. The program enables Camosun College students • Students helps organizations improve
from any program to work with businesses and not-for-profit organizations, applying the theories they’ve products, processes, materials, systems, or
learned in school to real-world situations. Internships will be structured to support organizations that need services.
additional assistance in modifying their business operations to adapt to the new economic reality. • Working on innovative development projects.
• Engaging with business and community.
PARTNER REQUIREMENTS STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
• Willing to contribute $5000 towards each • Be a registered Camosun College student.
internship grant.
• Domestic or international students.
• Businesses, not-for-profit organizations,
municipalities, and hospitals.
Mitacs is a national not-for-profit organization that fosters growth and innovation in Canada.
For over 20 years, Mitacs has worked with over 100 universities and academic institutions,
thousands of companies, and federal and provincial governments to build partnerships that
support talent development and deployment.RECRUIT AT CAMOSUN We supply organizations and industries in BC with applied skills relevant to today’s jobs. Partner with Camosun College and tap into our student talent pipeline – a low-cost way to increase capacity. Camosun College offers comprehensive work-integrated learning programs in Business, Engineering, Technology, Hospitality & Tourism, Humanities, and Sport & Exercise Management. Our students are work-ready and available on a 3-semester timeline - Jan to Apr (winter term); May to Aug (summer term); and Sept to Dec (fall term) for work-integrated placements. Typically our employer network will leverage our students to: • Develop specific skills their organization and industry needs. • Pre-screen potential new hires. • Give back to the community and raise company profile. • Access specific skills or talents. • Manage short-term pressures or special projects. • Resource year-end and peak period staffing demands. • Do research projects.
Speak with an Employment Facilitator about
the best funding option for your work term.
educationthatworks@camosun.ca
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